{"title":"Stephen Bowd","description":"\u003cp\u003eStephen Bowd’s works delve into the enduring relevance of classical philosophy, exploring how timeless ideas continue to shape modern thought. His approach unpacks complex philosophical themes with clarity, making them accessible without sacrificing depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocused primarily on political philosophy and psychology, Bowd’s writing invites readers to reconsider the insights of thinkers like Machiavelli and their significance in today’s world, blending historical analysis with contemporary reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-machiavelli-matters-now-by-alexander-lee-9781399410847","title":"Why Machiavelli Matters Now","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive exploration of Machiavelli’s life and thought – covering everything from his preoccupation with truth, fortune, and power, to his frequently bawdy poetry, love affairs, and friendships.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential reading for anyone who wants to understand what Machiavelli really believed – and why he matters so much today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho was Niccolo Machiavelli and why should we consider him relevant to the problems and vexations of the modern world? Stephen Bowd and Alexander Lee aim to ‘defamiliarize’ Machiavelli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiven that he is so well known, if only by name, and the subject of such grave misconceptions and prejudice, the authors set out to explain why he is not the ‘Machiavellian’ figure he is supposed to be, and that he was not just a political thinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamining his frequently bawdy poetry, his comedies and his love affairs and friendships, \u003cem\u003eWhy Machiavelli Matters Now\u003c\/em\u003e will lead modern readers on an exhilarating and thought-provoking journey through Machiavelli’s mind, bringing him to life and illuminating why such a seminal thinker should be of urgent interest to us today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48022162604268,"sku":"9781399410847","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399410847-why-machiavelli-matters-now.jpg?v=1785289200"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephen-bowd.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}